There’s one factor that could change that front runner status — President Donald Trump. DeSantis touts an endorsement from Trump (he did a quasi-endorsement on Twitter). If Trump goes all-in for DeSantis before the late August primary, it could turn the race on its ear.

Looking Ahead

It’s qualifying week for candidates running for Governor, Attorney General, Chief Financial Officer, Agriculture Commissioner, state House and Senate, state attorneys, public defenders and local elected offices. It starts Monday and ends Friday at noon. Will there be any last many surprise candidates? Democrats are hoping to win the majority in the state Senate. They have fielded candidates in each race with a Republican incumbent except for the seat held by Wilton Simpson (Citrus, Hernando and Pasco counties).

Finally

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